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Nearly 3,000 without power in Kaufman County as storms roll through region
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — Nearly 3,000 electric customers are without power as severe thunderstorms roll through the region overnight.
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Tornado Watch for Kaufman County until 2 a.m., Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 10:30 p.m.
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for portions of North Texas, including Kaufman County until 2 a.m. Monday, October 21, 2019.
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Kaufman County, state officials investigating structure fire that left elderly woman hospitalized
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — State and local officials are investigating a structure fire that left an elderly woman hospitalized on Tuesday.
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DEA's drug take-back to include disposal of vape, e-cigarette devices on Oct. 26
FORNEY, Texas — The Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Drug Take Back initiative on October 26, 2019, will accept disposal of vape pens and e-cigarette devices in addition to the traditionally accepted unused or expired medications.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kaufman County until 10:30 p.m. Watch until 1 a.m.
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kaufman county until 10:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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Community mourning loss of beloved post office employee, 'Moe' Smith
FORNEY, Texas — The Forney community is mourning the loss of a long-time U.S. Post Office employee who tragically died in a single-vehicle crash in Dallas earlier this week.
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One killed, one critically injured in head-on collision on SH 243
VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas — One person has died and another has been critically injured after a head-on collision on State Highway 243 at the Kaufman-Van Zandt County line, according to officials.
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Kaufman County burn ban extended 45 days
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — This morning, the Kaufman County Commissioner’s Court ordered that all outdoor burning is banned in the unincorporated area of the County for an additional 45 days, unless the restrictions are terminated earlier based on a determination made by the Texas Forest Service or this Court.
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One killed in Amtrak collision with dump truck at Kaufman-Dallas County line
KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — One person was killed after an Amtrak train collided with a dump truck at the Dallas-Kaufman County line on Monday afternoon.
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Two escape serious injury after striking utility pole, snapping it, and overturning
COLLEGE MOUND, Texas — Two people escaped serious injury Thursday night after striking a utility pole, snapping it, and overturning, according to firefighters.
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Hearing begins in Terrell annexation case, continues tomorrow
KAUFMAN, Texas — The first hearing for a temporary restraining order granted to land and business owners who are opposed to the City of Terrell’s recent attempt at annexation began today and will reconvene tomorrow morning at the courthouse.
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Forney police reminding drivers, asking for compliance
The Forney Police Department is asking for compliance with a traffic issue in the mornings. Vehicles traveling west on the North Service Road of US Hwy 80 at FM 460 (Clements) are not adhering to the rules of the road. All vehicles in the left lane shall turn south (left) onto FM 460. Only those vehicles in the right lane are permitted to continue west (straight) on the service road leading onto Hwy 80.
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